Senior Legal Employment Specialist

Banking and Finance Law
All Canberra ACT
August 16, 2023
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

*Total remuneration package comprises salary and applicable allowances and bonuses. Remuneration is subject to S33 of the ISA.

Role 

Are you looking for an exciting legal opportunity in the national security community? Joining a high performing team, you will provide legal services and advice to ASIS, in accordance with government and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Task

Outlined below are the key areas of responsibility for the Executive Level 1 Employment Law Specialist, Legal Services:

  • Assist the General Counsel and Deputy-General Counsels manage and deliver employment law services for the Legal team, including but not limited to:
  • Assisting with ASIS’s involvement with employment law matters, including internal and external reviews;
  • Advising on legal and policy matters including but not limited to the Intelligence Services Act, SRC Act and WHS Act;
  • Providing legal support to ASIS management in relation to the ASIS Workplace Agreement negotiations and interpretation;
  • Providing assistance and advice on a range of legal matters, including but not limited to contracts, staff appeals, code of conduct reviews, entitlements, superannuation and Comcare; and
  • Developing and conducting training for ASIS staff regarding relevant legal issues.
  • Maintain your subject matter expertise in employment matters by staying across current legal developments and cases.
  • Maintain effective working relationship with internal clients and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and maintain liaison relationships with external stakeholders, including the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS), the Attorney-General’s Department, DFAT, Australian Intelligence Community agencies, and other key external stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively with senior management and other relevant sections within ASIS about employment.

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